Interesting Facts about the Cubone

Famously known as the lonely Pokémon, Cubone has a tendency to keep itself to itself and avoid socialising or helping out. They have been known to make friends with other Pokémon but this is a very rare occurrence. Cubone is equipped with large spikes on its back, a skull helmet and face mask and a sharpened bone baton. Cubone can often be heard crying late at night over the death if its mother, which causes its skull mask to vibrate and cause a slight weeping sound of its own

Did you know?

The skull worn by Cubone is that of its deceased mother

Cubone’s main predator is the Mandibuzz, which is where its bone armour is needed most

Cubone can seem to recognise their mothers in the moon at night which they sometimes gently howl at in mourning

Cubone has two exclusive attacks; Boomerang and Bone Club

In full moon, Cubones cries are said to be louder and sadder than usual

This small, melancholy Pokémon at 1’4” has a very touching history. But don’t let its size and mood lead you to feel too sorry for it; Cubones are notoriously able to take care of themselves and to fend off danger.